Pogo 44: World’s Coolest Yachts

Yachting World has been asking top sailors and marine industry gurus to choose the coolest and most innovative yachts of our times, and sail training school founder Bruce Jacobs nominated the Pogo 44. Here’s the report:

“Cool to me means super tough, go-anywhere, probably slightly utilitarian but still fast, comfortable and fun,” says Jacobs.

“The first time I saw a Pogo 44 I fell in love with it. Foam buoyancy makes it unsinkable; the deep centerboard allows good upwind sailing but can be raised to less than 1.5m, making it a great adventure cruiser that can get into the shallowest of anchorages or across awkward bars. It’s light with a large sail area, meaning it doesn’t need much wind to get moving, and is super fast when there’s a breeze.

“Then I love the Scandinavian cool down below. Large windows let in so much light, the wide beam carries all the way aft allowing loads of space, and it’s all bright, uncluttered, and comfortable. Its minimalist approach won’t be to everyone’s tastes, but I love it. What a boat!”

Pogo has built over 40 of the 44 since its 2020 launch.

Pogo 44 stats rating
Top speed: 23 knots
LOA: 13.55m/44ft 5in
Launched: 2020
Berths: 6
Price: €342,940
Adrenalin factor: 55%

For Yachting World’s list of cool boats, click here.